Thesaurus: demesne

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1. n. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.
2. n. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for their own use
3. n. territory over which rule or control is exercised
4. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use. [Written also demain.] Wharton's Law Dict. Burrill. Ancient demesne. (Eng. Law) See under Ancient.
5. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the landsbelonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house,and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use. [Writtenalso demain.] Wharton's Law Dict. Burrill. Ancient demesne. (Eng.Law) See under Ancient.
6. n:100 n extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use n territory over which rule or control is exercised